1960s Maps of Des Plaines, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of Des Plaines from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Des Plaines's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Des Plaines's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Des Plaines, IL maps

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  1. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and other nearby areas

  2. 1962 Map of Arlington Heights, 1973 Print
    1962 Map of Arlington Heights, 1973 Print
    1962 Arlington Heights
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas

  3. 1963 Map of Arlington Heights, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Arlington Heights, 1964 Print
    1963 Arlington Heights
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of Elmhurst, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elmhurst, 1964 Print
    1963 Elmhurst
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Elmhurst, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of Park Ridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Park Ridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Park Ridge
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Skokie, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of River Forest, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of River Forest, 1964 Print
    1963 River Forest
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Oak Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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